I do enjoy it. Coming from someone who most likely doesnt own an alienware desktop, how can you tell me its a lead case? It performs amazingly, without flaw, looks badass, and i had the money for it.
So sorry, for spending my money and buying a computer. Shouldve been a follower and done what reddit tells me to do and go and build one, where i have no experience in doing. Cause that wouldve been the smarter choice right? Be a follower and listen to reddit. Gtfo.

Because they use the same exact parts I can order off of newegg, with a 300% markup. You think they use proprietary parts? Keep dreaming. Again, do you think their newegg parts are any better? Computer parts typically don't fail, so it's a dead comparison. Everyone starts somewhere, I didn't know what a CPU was before I bought my parts. If something fails, you'll have to wait a year to get it serviced, by that time your warranty will be out and they'll want you to buy another computer, or buy a $1000 part because they know you can afford it, and they love dummies.

They're like the monster cables of computers.

But I admit, their silly cases look pretty cool. But hell, you can machine your own computer case, or go without, with mineral solutions, or custom mounts typically used for testing purposes.

Fair points being made.
I know i took a risk with buying my computer vs building one, which was my original intent when upgrading from my old computer. But in the end I enjoy my computer.
So far I havent had any issues with Dell, which every single review on them says id be going through hell with, and the computer is great.
In the end, yes it is cheaper to build one, thousands cheaper, i had a ton of extra money, and I liked what I saw. Im not a hardware kinda guy and never plan to be.
So to the OP, building is cheaper but its up to you to find out whats wrong, whereas buying is more pricy, but you get it fixed with your warranty if your risking to deal with the manufacturer.

I know it's not my money. I didn't tell you how you should spend it either. You're allowed to voice your opinion, as am I, which I did. You knew you might get some hate for it so don't start getting mad.

Pre-built will give you a good computer, but for a more expensive price. DIY could be a lot cheaper. For your price range, I would recommend building it, you could save yourself a lot of money. Parts: You will need a motherboard, CPU, graphics card, some fans, a case, RAM sticks, DVD drive, a hard drive and a PSU ( I'm going right off the top of my head, someone tell me if I missed something). I can help further with that if you want, but that's just the basics of it. Getting better? Just time. Doesn't matter who shot first Han is the best.